Author Topic: The Goto Maki Thread (後藤真希) (Read 174323 times)

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #160 on:** June 11, 2005, 04:24:10 PM »

Lol, I think we just heard Maki's next single on H!P radio.

She sang it in an event earlier today, it seems (they played a recording of it). It was quite good for a ballad (I'm not a big fan of ballads in general). Hee!

electric mole · « **Reply #161 on:** June 14, 2005, 10:50:20 AM »

Wow, been a few weeks since I looked into H!P and all these new things happening, while I'm away, I didn't know about.
Gocchin's hair is really nice, but I think I like the bangs more still.

VigoVedict · « **Reply #162 on:** June 15, 2005, 10:40:05 AM »

http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/piccolotown/02/s_14/index.html

Cover. Very simple and it does indeed look like the current website shot is at least one of the outfits for the song. Well, it's what she's wearing on the cover in any case.

shadowstar · « **Reply #163 on:** June 15, 2005, 11:34:35 AM »

[Sayonara "Tomodachi ni wa Naritakunai no"] was one of her best ever ballads, so there's hope that her new single will be good as well.

and for those who don't know, the first-press edition of the single will come with a photocard.

aedon · « **Reply #164 on:** June 16, 2005, 09:12:04 AM »

Quote from: VigoVedict

http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/piccolotown/02/s_14/index.html

Cover. Very simple and it does indeed look like the current website shot is at least one of the outfits for the song. Well, it's what she's wearing on the cover in any case.

The cover is pretty! I love that flowery thingie on her finger

tamatron · « **Reply #165 on:** June 16, 2005, 11:08:47 AM »

I found the new single recording from the event.

http://files.filefront.com/Goto____Suppin_to_Namida/;3884894;;/fileinfo.html
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=217HUANY96ZIK183N69XQ8DSU4

fuyumi · « **Reply #166 on:** June 17, 2005, 10:30:08 PM »

Cover is so beautiful! I like how it's simple but so beautiful. And the song itself sounds really good too. Very good ballad, Gocchin is so good at singing them. Daisuki <3

Linus · « **Reply #167 on:** June 17, 2005, 11:46:28 PM »

Yeah, it's a good song. Her 3rd album is full of good songs and only 30.000 people have it. To release a ballad, you have to be a million-seller. Namie Amuro, named "queen of hip hop by herself" could release HHJ and everyone and their mother would buy it. Last time Maki's sales increassed were thanks to Daite yo! Please go on, after that, she tried everything. Drugs effects in Genshou, two ballads and a weird rock music (Yokohama Shinkirou). All these songs are listen-able, I mean, I like them (not enough to play them all the day long, but they are good). However, Maki needs to gain fanbase again. She reached the point where she's only supported by hardchore fans and overseas fans like us (30K for her last two singles and her album). She isn't loosing nor gaining fans. That might mean "Hey! Let's release something catchy". One ballad among a thousand ballads could be a No1 and it should be sang by a top artist. And that's just my opinion. But it is really cruel to see Maki falling and no one making a hit for her. After the hit, release whatever! Rock, hip hop.. whatever! But not now.. Don't play with fire.. Just be as clever as Namie, and use "queen of pop" as a cd title. That sells. I do Marketing & Advertisement. At least, that'd draw attention. And if you are a big star like Namie, everyone's gonna buy it lol

*breaths*

>> shirenu don't hit me! please

light_hikari · « **Reply #168 on:** June 18, 2005, 12:52:02 AM »

Quote from: Mark

Yeah, it's a good song. Her 3rd album is full of good songs and only 30.000 people have it. To release a ballad, you have to be a million-seller. Namie Amuro, named "queen of hip hop by herself" could release HHJ and everyone and their mother would buy it. Last time Maki's sales increassed were thanks to Daite yo! Please go on, after that, she tried everything. Drugs effects in Genshou, two ballads and a weird rock music (Yokohama Shinkirou). All these songs are listen-able, I mean, I like them (not enough to play them all the day long, but they are good). However, Maki needs to gain fanbase again. She reached the point where she's only supported by hardchore fans and overseas fans like us (30K for her last two singles and her album). She isn't loosing nor gaining fans. That might mean "Hey! Let's release something catchy". One ballad among a thousand ballads could be a No1 and it should be sang by a top artist. And that's just my opinion. But it is really cruel to see Maki falling and no one making a hit for her. After the hit, release whatever! Rock, hip hop.. whatever! But not now.. Don't play with fire.. Just be as clever as Namie, and use "queen of pop" as a cd title. That sells. I do Marketing & Advertisement. At least, that'd draw attention. And if you are a big star like Namie, everyone's gonna buy it lol

*breaths*

>> shirenu don't hit me! please :P

Considering the title of the upcoming Namie album is Queen on Hip-Pop, you might wanna change that. And she's not nearly the big seller as she used to be. Certainly much an improvement over H!P sales but still not the best for looking at sales. What Maki needs is tie-ins. Look at what happened with ORANGE RANGE. Tie-ins CONSTANTLY and look how much they sell.

Oh, and Whee Maki go her.

Linus · « **Reply #169 on:** June 18, 2005, 01:36:46 AM »

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Oh, and Whee Maki go her.

I don't understand the sentence, but I probably agree with you

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Look at what happened with ORANGE RANGE. Tie-ins CONSTANTLY and look how much they sell.

I'd like to see Maki feat Sold'Out/Lead/BoA... that'd be great

Instead of her third album, "Maki Goto Best Of" would have been better.
Aya sold 40K of her last single, but 120K of the Best Of.
120.000 persons that might buy Aya's next single (improbable, indeed),
but they'll be looking forward to it for sure, in order to give it a chance.
That's a good strategy. But since Maki had an album this year,
her Best Of will be on the shelves... who knows, maybe next year xmas.

light_hikari · « **Reply #170 on:** June 18, 2005, 02:15:49 AM »

The sentence was in there to make it okay in a praise thread. It'll prolly be at the bottom of this post as well.

A best of is usually bought up by ALL the potential fans she has at the moment, and is a good gauge of popularity but for some reason I'd still feel uneasy about it.

Whee Maki is love.

shadowstar · « **Reply #171 on:** June 18, 2005, 05:07:21 AM »

well, in all fairness, it's not one of Maki's best ballads. she's had much better ones like [Sayonara no LOVE SONG] and [Sayonara "Tomodachi ni wa Naritakunai no"], but I have to say this isn't too bad. I love the chorus, and the song really shows of Maki's voice.

it's kind of dissapointing though, since I agree that I was expecting a more upbeat-ish song when I saw her new "Avex makeover" on the H!P website, lol!

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #172 on:** June 18, 2005, 10:11:14 AM »

Quote from: Mark

>> shirenu don't hit me! please

Lol, why would I hit you?

It's not like you insulted her or anything.

jadeangelx · « **Reply #173 on:** June 18, 2005, 07:15:24 PM »

Was wishing for a NON-ballad since "Sayonara ni..." was also a ballad. But her new makeover is cool. I was kind of shocked by her...NORMALNESS of the cover. WHEE!

~Dan~ · « **Reply #174 on:** June 22, 2005, 04:05:05 PM »

Here' a short, low quality radio preview of Suppin to Namida.

Masa · « **Reply #175 on:** June 23, 2005, 04:24:29 PM »

Maki in Kindai magazine:

Another mag pic:

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #176 on:** June 24, 2005, 11:01:57 PM »

Well, Maki is hot and her new PV (short version) is available in The Asshole in case you haven't noticed.

GO:

http://www.miumu.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1169&mforum=jpmx

cynee · « **Reply #177 on:** June 25, 2005, 10:03:52 AM »

Maki's new PV is very nice!! can't help but made captures of it!! a very natural and soothing feel... i really like this kind of PVs! the simple style reminds me of Sayonara no Love Song's PV, which is my favourite PV from Gocchin~!

i think Maki looks better with this long hair (extensions) than her actual hair now (which is only past shoulder length if i am not wrong).

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #178 on:** July 04, 2005, 04:18:14 PM »

Check out new Maki pics in the pic thread

Hithnare · « **Reply #179 on:** July 04, 2005, 05:00:48 PM »

Praise THE GODDESS MAKI... She shure has been going for the nautural looks lately. I like that

And I love her belyybutton piercing